The Master of Business (MBus) aims to develop excellent managers for the public, private and not-for-profit sectors including defence. It provides students with an advanced understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin effective management, business decision making and leadership as well as analytical skills they can use throughout their career. The degree combines a core set of business courses. The Strategic Management course is considered a capstone component and students can also select other subjects related to their interests. The degree has the option to do a research-based project that will lead to future research-focused degrees.
Overview
- Program Code
8388
- Total units of credit (UOC)
48
- Campus
UNSW Canberra
- Indicative Enrolments
382
Why choose this degree?
With its structure of core and elective units, Master of Business students become professional managers by gaining broad and deep knowledge. You will develop a systems thinking-based approach in your problem-solving ability to successfully manage businesses, which makes this degree different from most others in the market.
Who should choose this degree?
The Master of Business is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional managers wanting to gain a more advanced understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin effective management, business decision making and leadership in organisations.
Degree Structure
Degree HandbookCareer opportunities
- Manager in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors including defence
- Business owner and manager
- Business analyst
Accreditation / Professional Recogntion
The Master of Business at UNSW Canberra is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Entry requirements
Have met the requirements of a four year Bachelor degree or a Bachelor degree with Honours in a cognate area with a major in a same or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution; or Have met the requirements of a Graduate Diploma from UNSW in a same or related discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution; or Have met the requirements of a three year Bachelor degree in a cognate area at pass level, which includes a major in a same or related discipline, from a recognised tertiary institution, and have completed at least three years relevant full-time work experience; or Submit evidence of academic and/or professional qualifications and/or related work experience which is determined by the relevant Program Authority to be acceptable grounds for admission into the degree.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through our Apply Online portal. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and Faculties with limited places may have an earlier application deadline or commencement date. Find out more.
Credit transfer
On applying for entry to the MProjMgt program, a student maybe eligible to apply for RPL for courses that have completed in a previous postgraduate program at UNSW or at another university. If they have completed a previous masters program, they may be eligible for up to four courses (24 UOC or 50% of the requirements of the MProjMgt).
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